Multi-Tech Systems MT5634ZPX-PCI-U manual Using the Terminal Program Minicom to Verify Operation

MultiModemZPX User Guide D Installing Under Linux

Note: The preceding example places the modem on COM3. Your IRQ and port may vary. Substitute the IRQ and port values in the example with the values for your computer as listed in the results of the command issued in step 3. To set Linux to configure the modem at boot-up, use an editor such as “jed” and add the setserial command to the end of the rc.local file.

5.Once you’ve completed your installation, you must configure your modem for country- specific operation. See Chapter 2 for information on using AT commands to configure your modem for use in your country.

Using the Terminal Program Minicom to Verify Operation

This section describes how to make sure Linux can talk to the modem and be able to dial up to the Internet. Linux can use different programs and desktops depending on who made the Linux operating system and what version it is. The following procedures use the most commonly installed components of Red Hat 6.2. More information can be found in your Linux OS owner’s manual.

1.At the command prompt, type minicom –sand press ENTER.

2.Select Serial port setup and press ENTER.

3.From Serial port setup, use the A key to access Serial Device, and then press ENTER.

4.Press ESC.

5.You are now in the Minicom terminal. Type AT and press ENTER. The screen should display OK to verify the operation. Alternately, dial a phone number to verify line operation

6.To leave Minicom, press CTRL + A, and then press Z.

7.On the help menu, press X to exit.

Using the Modem to Call the Internet

Linux allows different graphic user interfaces (GUI). In the following steps, we’ll use the Gnome Desktop GUI and assume that the Internet Service Provider (ISP) you are calling assigns you the Domain Name Service (DNS) and Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. For more information on DNS or IP, see the Linux OS owner’s manual or contact your ISP.

1.On the Task Bar at the bottom of the screen, select the Gnome Footprint.

2.Select Internet from the menu.

3.Select Dialup Configuration Tool.

4.Select Add, and then click Next.

5.Enter the connection name and phone number, and then click Next.

6.Enter your user name and password, and then click Next.

7.Select Normal ISP if your ISP is not listed, and then click Next.

8.Click Finish.

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